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Proposed Amendments to Campbell River OCP for Blue Heron and Steep Slopes in Around Town
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Campbell River City Staff provided Council with an update summarizing the preliminary results of public and stakeholder consultation for proposed amendments to OCP Development Permit Areas to include Great Blue Heron nest trees with Bald Eagle nest trees and improve Hazard Conditions (Steep Slopes).
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Cumberland: Tender issued for a Construction Manager for the new Cumberland Childcare Centre.
- Campbell River: Construction on the new 55 unit second stage and affordable housing building will commence soon.
- Port Alberni, Comox Valley, Campbell River: 11 new tenders this week.
Public Review of Courtenay’s Draft OCP in Around Town
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Courtenay’s Draft Official Community Plan (OCP) is now available for public review and input until March 8, 2022. The city is encouraging encourages all residents, stakeholders, organizations, and businesses to share their views on the proposed vision and specific growth management related policies that will inform how Courtenay grows until 2030.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Black Creek: Proposed redevelopment for the Saratoga Beach Resort.
- North Island College Courtenay: Proceeding with their 217 unit student housing project.
- Courtenay: Building Permit issued for Phase 1 of a new 104 unit multi-family development.
2021 Year End Building Permit Statistics in Around Town
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This week’s issue includes the 2021 Building Permit Statistics for the Comox Valley and Campbell River regions. Total permit values have increased by 12.98 per cent to $435.7 million with the number of permits increasing by 15.94 per cent to 1091 permits.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Campbell River: proposed 20 unit townhome development
- Comox: 52 unit three storey senior housing project under construction
- Tofino: approvals moving forward for a new building for the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust
Royal Beach to build 2850 homes in Colwood In Around Town
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Two Vancouver-based development companies are proceeding with their 15-year masterplan for developing the Royal Beach area of Colwood, and signed a landmark development deal with the City of Colwood in 2021. This property is the last significant piece of waterfront land in the City of Colwood.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Port Alberni: Development permits approved for 2 townhome developments and a 93 unit four storey apartment building.
- Comox Valley Regional District: Tender released for the Comox Valley Sewer Conveyance Design-Build Project
- Campbell River: Two new projects proposing over 100 units of mixed residential.
Managing Construction Series: Raising the Bar In Around Town
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Vancouver Island Construction Association is putting on a free session to learn about their innovative course series Managing Construction.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Campbell River: Rezoning for an approx. 60 unit patio and townhome development is under review.
- Courtenay: The next Phases of THE RISE with approx. 70 lots is moving forward.
- Bowser: The local seniors housing society continues to work on their proposed 22 unit project.
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